From 1 July 2026, Australia's startup-facing tax direction loosens (the $20k instant asset write-off extends to $10M-turnover businesses; 50% CGT discount and a startup CGT loss refund arrive 2028-29), while the compliance direction tightens (Payday Super forces super paid with every pay cycle within 7 business days). The combined signal is unambiguous: build a small, lean, IP-led business that doesn't hire locally. Founders who read this correctly will minimize headcount and maximize retained IP; founders who don't will pay the compliance cost.
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